Success of Women in Estate Agency Conference 2024 demonstrates ‘that our industry is ready for change’
WiEA already have a date in the diary for next year’s conference
Marc da Silva
Foxtons sees sharp rise in number of new instructions but demand falls
The London letting market is adjusting, with applicant demand down significantly
Connells Group extends partnership with FMG
This renewal is a major endorsement of the relationship and business
Major changes to crack down on long-term empty homes fast approaching
The new rules come into force on 1 April
Alto integrates with ViewMyChain
The move is designed to help reduce fall throughs
Long-standing franchisee acquires independent estate agency
Deal completed after estate aency owners opt for early retirement
HM Land Registry seeks view on its fees
HM Land Registry is reviewing the structure that underpins how fees are set
Estate agency, backed by former top-flight footballer, expands
Estate agency plans to grow further
Michael Gove urges MPs to support leasehold changes
Michael Gove wants a system whereby there is LENO' - in leasehold name only
HMRC launches new crackdown on tax avoidance
HMRC has launched a consultation to clamp down on bad practice
Proposed reforms to evict anti-social behavioural tenants welcomed
Regulating letting agents will enhance the ability for agents to resolve disputes, says professional body
It is time to help people better understand conveyancing – HOA
Research shows just two in five UK adults understand the conveyancing process
Educational webinars to address the risks facing the property sector
The property market is a prime target for financial fraud and money laundering
Renters Reform Bill on the brink of collapse
The Sun newspaper claims that housing secretary Michael Gove is being held “ransom” by furious Tory MPs
Jeremy Hunt clashes with Robert Peston over how many homes he owns
The chancellor refuses to tell economist and political journalist Robert Peston how many properties he owns in TV clash
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Edward Dennett joins Wilfords; TPFG's new combined board group welcomes new members after merger with Belvoir; New head of planning at Places for People
Property industry reacts to UK house price data
Normal service appears to have been resumed as far as the housing market is concerned
Dame Kate Barker to lead new study into England’s housing shortage
Dame Kate Barker, who undertook landmark inquiries into housing supply and land use planning for the last Labour government, will head up the commission
High-profile estate agency expands with new branch
The new office will specialise in residential sales, lettings and new homes
Exclusive lead generation service extended to all agents
The service aims to help generate additional leads for agents